Graphite Grey vs Greasy Black

Graphite Grey

Brand
Pro Acryl
Range
1-Step
Code
508
Type
a one-coat contrast-style paint
Swatch
#4a4a4e (estimate)

Greasy Black

Brand
Vallejo
Range
Xpress Color
Code
72.476
Type
a one-coat contrast-style paint
Swatch
#2e292c (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 14.6, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Greasy Black is noticeably darker than Graphite Grey.

Can I use Greasy Black instead of Graphite Grey?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 15). Greasy Black is noticeably darker than Graphite Grey.

Can I use Graphite Grey instead of Greasy Black?

The same difference applies the other way round: Graphite Grey is noticeably lighter.

ΔE is the colour difference between our two swatch estimates: under about 6 is close, over about 15 is loose. Real paints also differ in finish, coverage and how they thin, so test before you commit.

See Graphite Grey on the colour wheel See Greasy Black on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Graphite Grey

Other Pro Acryl paints close to Greasy Black

All matches: Graphite Grey equivalents · Greasy Black equivalents

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